VPR News
Avoid the Trolls
Three Billy Goat’s Gruff is a famous Norwegian folktale. A mean, hungry troll lives under a bridge, and when the little goat wants to enjoy
Mary Louise VanNatta
July 8, 2021
VPR News
Do you Recognize Virtue Signaling?
I’m so generous! I’m so socially conscious! I recycle! I have a diverse team! I changed my Facebook profile picture for “awareness”! Check out any
Mary Louise VanNatta
June 6, 2021
VPR News
Consumer Behavior – When Are We Getting Back to Normal?
As COVID-19 restrictions lessen, we might expect to see people rushing to return to their favorite in-person activities. However, research in consumer behavior shows that
Mary Louise VanNatta
May 8, 2021
VPR News
How COVID-19 and the Pandemic Have Changed Language
Language is always changing and evolving. Every time we have a new technology, product, or discovery we are adding words. The pandemic has changed much
Mary Louise VanNatta
March 24, 2021
Industry News
VanNatta PR Ranked in Oregon Business Magazine Powerbook
Salem, Oregon (Jan. 7, 2021) – VanNatta Public Relations, Inc. (VPR) has been ranked by January 2021 Oregon Business Magazine’s Power Book for Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Mary Louise VanNatta
January 7, 2021
Industry News
What will last from our Quarantine Culture?
By Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE Happy 2021. As we peek out of our homes and into the new year, even just to offer an
Mary Louise VanNatta
January 4, 2021
Industry News
Local PR Firm Recognized for Excellence in Public Relations
VanNatta Public Relation wins five awards from the nation’s leading professional communications organization VanNatta Public Relations (VPR), a PR and consulting firm in Salem, Oregon,
Mary Louise VanNatta
December 7, 2020
Industry News
Finding Joy at Work
Job security is not what it was in December of 2019. In particular, young professionals face even less job security because they have less experience
Mary Louise VanNatta
December 3, 2020
Industry News
Don’t Yell at Clouds
Try and make a difference this holiday season. “Old Man Yells at Cloud,” is a popular meme of Abe Simpson, Homer’s father from the television
Mary Louise VanNatta
December 3, 2020
VPR News
When Promoting, Watch for Spotlight Rangers
By Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE When a management position becomes available, it seems obvious to choose the top performer. However, you might need to
Mary Louise VanNatta
November 5, 2020
VPR News
Breathing & Stress
Stress is at an all-time high right now. And it’s about to get worse. The holidays are notorious for increasing stress as people deal with
Mary Louise VanNatta
November 5, 2020
Industry News
SALEM PUBLIC RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL HONORED BY DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE
Mary Louise VanNatta named a Woman of Vision Salem, OR (Oct. 20, 2020) – Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, Fellow PRSA is one of the Daily
Mary Louise VanNatta
October 20, 2020
Industry News
How to Keep Your Resume Out of the Trash
You’ve just finished your resume. It’s full of your accomplishments, goals, hopes, and dreams. You’ve spent hours and hours crafting it and are finally ready
Mary Louise VanNatta
September 30, 2020
Industry News
Manage Workplace Chaos by Controlling Circus Energy
By Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE Do you sometimes feel you are the ringmaster in your business’ three-ring circus? Barking orders, keeping the monkeys from
Mary Louise VanNatta
September 30, 2020
Industry News
Mary Louise VanNatta – Local Public Relations Firm CEO Elected to College of Fellows
Salem, Oregon (August 25, 2020) — Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CEO of VanNatta Public Relations, was recently selected to join the Public Relations Society of
Mary Louise VanNatta
August 25, 2020
Industry News
Sign of the Time: How to Make Your Signs Count
By Mary Louise VanNatta Mask required! Stay six feet apart! Don’t run with scissors! Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the new COVID-19 safety signs?
Mary Louise VanNatta
July 1, 2020
Industry News
Positivity vs. Toxic Positivity
In times like these, it’s easy to be negative. When was the last time you heard a positive story on the news? Oregon feels like
Mary Louise VanNatta
July 1, 2020
VPR News
Everybody is Talking To You About COVID-19 – Make sure it’s not just talk
By Mary Louise VanNatta Our lives have been taken and shaken and we’ve consumed more media than ever before. As we drift back to our
Mary Louise VanNatta
April 28, 2020
VPR News
Virtual Meeting Etiquette
As everyone adjusts to a changing way of life, virtual meetings have never been more important. Businesses are switching to this new model in order
Mary Louise VanNatta
April 28, 2020
Industry News
Managing Your Communications During a Crisis (or a Pandemic)
By Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE I know, I know, you’ve probably heard all you can stand about COVID-19 or coronavirus. It’s all we’ve been
Mary Louise VanNatta
March 27, 2020
